Oyo Police Arrest Two Suspects With 250 Live Cartridges
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition across the state, with the arrest of two suspects found in possession of 250 live cartridges.
The suspects, identified as Ganiyu Sodiq, 35, and Salaudeen Sheriff, 23, both residents of Komu, were arrested on June 10, 2026, following credible intelligence and sustained surveillance operations by operatives of the command.
According to the police, the suspects were apprehended at Budo Pako in the Oke-Oyan area, where a total of 250 live cartridges were recovered from their possession.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects failed to provide any lawful explanation for possessing the ammunition. Further findings suggest that they may be involved in the illicit trafficking and supply of ammunition to criminal elements operating within and outside Oyo State.
The command disclosed that ongoing intelligence-driven investigations are focused on uncovering the wider network behind the operation, identifying possible collaborators, and tracing both the source and intended destination of the recovered cartridges.
The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the probe.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbemiga, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition, which he described as major enablers of violent crimes.
He assured residents that all lawful measures are being deployed to ensure that individuals involved in criminal activities are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice.
The commissioner also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and actionable information to the police, stressing that community support remains vital in the fight against crime and criminality across the state.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Thursday, June 11, 2026.